Lamoille North District Update

Lamoille North Supervisory Union l September 15, 2026

Dear Lamoille North families, staff, and community members,

A little rain wasn't going to get in the way of a great night together!

Thank you to all of the students, families, staff, and community members who joined us on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th, for our Welcome Back Community BBQ. While the weather moved our festivities indoors, it certainly didn't dampen the energy—or the sense of community.

Throughout the evening, our schools and community partners filled the room with exciting, engaging, and informative displays that gave visitors a chance to learn more about the opportunities available to students across Lamoille North and resources for families and schools. Visitors could try activities, explore student work and accomplishments, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy great conversations throughout the night.

And, of course, there was the food! We extend a huge thank you to our LNSU Nutrition Department for preparing and serving a fantastic free barbecue for the hundreds of people who came through our doors.

Most importantly, we are grateful to everyone who chose to spend part of their evening with us. Seeing students, parents, educators, neighbors, community partners, and friends sharing a meal, asking questions, laughing, learning, and simply enjoying one another's company was a wonderful reminder of what makes Lamoille North special.

Outside, the rain didn't slow down our Lamoille Union boys soccer team, either!

After falling behind 1–0 to BFA Fairfax in the first half on a wet and rainy evening, the Lancers fought back in a big way, scoring four goals to earn a 4–1 victory.

Our student-athletes delivered a great performance, resulting in a fitting way to cap off an evening celebrating our schools, our students, and our community.

The entire night was a great representation of what we are—and what we continue to strive to be:

Schools for our communities, by our communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible, and to everyone who joined us.

We are immensely grateful to start another school year together!

Catherine Gallagher, M.Ed.
Superintendent of Schools
Lamoille North Supervisory Union

What should we prioritize in our schools? What opportunities should students have? Where are we doing well, and where can we grow?

These are some of the questions we are asking in the 2026 Lamoille North Community Survey, and we want to hear from you.

The survey gives students, families, staff, taxpayers, alumni, business owners, and community members an opportunity to weigh in on teaching and learning, communication, school safety, budget priorities, the future of our schools, and more.

Your feedback gives our School Board and school and district leaders valuable insight into what the communities we serve want from their schools.

It takes about 10 minutes to participate.

TAKE OUR 2026 LAMOILLE NORTH COMMUNITY SURVEY HERE

Whether you have students in our schools or simply call one of our communities home, your perspective belongs in the conversation.

Conversations about the future of public education in Vermont are continuing, and we encourage our community to stay informed as this work develops.

The Lamoille North Act 170 webpage is our home base for information and updates related to Vermont’s education transformation process. There, community members can find background information about Act 170, along with updates and meeting materials from the Winooski Valley CESA, the regional group in which Lamoille North is a member.

So far, the Winooski Valley CESA and its Bylaws Committee have held two meetings:

At its July 29 organizational meeting, the CESA reviewed its statutory role, elected initial officers, began discussing bylaws and its financial structure, and explored how participating districts might identify regional needs and opportunities for shared services. Members discussed possibilities including shared expertise, cooperative purchasing, specialized services, and other potential efficiencies.

The Bylaws Committee met September 3 and began laying the groundwork for the CESA's governing document. The committee plans to use forthcoming guidance from the Vermont Agency of Education and Vermont School Boards Association as a starting point, while also discussing the importance of taking a needs-based approach to the CESA's development and ensuring opportunities for public engagement.

Meeting minutes from both meetings are available on our Act 170 webpage, and we'll continue to add information there as this statewide and regional work progresses.

VISIT OUR ACT 170 WEBPAGE

We encourage our families, staff, and community members to follow along and stay engaged as these important conversations about the future of Vermont's schools continue.